Discovering Tenerife on Two Wheels: A Bike Tour Experience

Embarking on a bike tour is one of the most immersive ways to explore the stunning landscapes of Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands. Many visitors focus on hiking or relaxing at the beaches and natural pools. Tenerife is also known for its road biking, especially the incredible hill climbs. We needed a day off from hiking, and biking sounded like a great activity. Given that we were trying to give our legs a break from the steep hikes, a challenging road bike tour didn’t interest us. We decided to try the Biking Adventure Tour from Teide to Sea with Wine and Cheese Tasting.

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If you are planning your visit to Tenerife, you may also be interested in our Epic Active Tenerife Itinerary and Where to Stay in Tenerife.

Tour Start in Los Cristianos

Our journey began at Xplore Tenerife Kayaking and Biking’s shop in Los Cristianos. We drove down from Los Gigantes and easily found easy free parking about one block from the shop. Arriving 15 minutes early, we were warmly greeted and quickly fitted with our bikes, helmets, and gloves. Convenient amenities like lockers and bathrooms ensured we were all set for the day. A quick note: if you forget your water bottle, make sure to grab some water next door at the grocery store. You won’t find any water stops on the trail.

Our anticipation grew as we loaded up into the van with our driver and our exceptional tour leader, Javi. We enjoyed an air-conditioned 40-minute drive to the starting point, a scenic picnic area perched at 2200 meters. Here, amidst the cool mountain air, we had a moment to test our bikes and make any necessary adjustments before embarking on our journey downhill in a disciplined single file line.

Teide to Vilaflor

The roads, paved and well-maintained, wound through breathtaking landscapes. Despite sharing the road with cars and the occasional speedy road biker, the journey was smooth, thanks to the high-quality bikes and their reliable brakes. Our first stop granted us expansive views over Tenerife and the neighboring island of La Gomera. Javi’s insights into the area, as well as biking tips for those who needed them, were invaluable.

The journey continued to awe us with the majestic Pino Gordo at our second stop—an 800-year-old Canarian pine tree standing tall with a 9.8-meter diameter and a towering height of 45 meters. The Canarian pine tree (Pinus canariensis) is one of the most fire resistant in the world.

Following this, we ventured into Vilaflor, Tenerife’s highest town at 1400 meters, to admire a 500-year-old church built by the first European settlers.

Vilaflor to the Winery

The adventure took a charming turn as we navigated narrower and steeper roads, leading us through the town of Vilaflor and onto a brief gravel road towards the Bodega Reverón vineyards. Though it was a bit bumpy, it didn’t require any technical bike handling skills.

Wine and Cheese Tasting

We arrived at the ecological Bodega Reverón winery, and enjoyed a tour, followed by a nice break on the shady patio. We indulged in a delightful wine and cheese tasting, relaxing and having a chance to get to know our guide and the other bikers. In our case, our small group was a mix of Romanians and Swiss, in addition to ourselves.

After enjoying our tasting, we visited the gift shop, having the option to bring home wine, cheese, and other assorted gift items. Javi’s thoughtful offer to carry any purchases in his bag was a testament to the personalized care that made the tour special.

The Road Back to Los Cristianos

Although the road steepened and narrowed, our group managed without too much difficulty. I’ve read reviews mentioning that some people got off and walked their bikes on the steepest stretches. The final downhill stretch is on a bigger road with a gentle decline. I appreciated the bike lane, with cars respectfully keeping their distance. I would not have been comfortable with young kids on this stretch due to the number of cars. We then wound our way through Los Cristianos, leading us back to Xplore’s shop.

While some of our fellow adventurers opted for kayaking with Xplore the next day, our plans for hiking awaited us. Both the biking and the wine and cheese tasting were truly enjoyable, and gave us the break we needed to head out on more challenging hikes the next day.

Would I recommend this tour? Absolutely, though with a few comments. This tour involves spending 2.5-3 hours on a bike cruising downhill. It is not a hard ride physically in terms of effort, since it is downhill. However, you need to be comfortable navigating through tight turns while cruising along fairly quickly. And you need to be comfortable staying on a bike for that long.

There were also a few e-bike tours that looked like fun, but we couldn’t do them all this trip:

• E-MTB TOUR. Orotava valley + it’s historic villages + local traditions
• Electric Bike Tour of Teide National Park

Tenerife Bike Adventure Tour Logistics

Tour Operator	Xplore Tenerife Kayaking and Biking, based out of Los Cristianos, Tenerife
How to reserve the tour	You can book this tour here, or by clicking on the tour image below.
Where and when to meet	Xplore Tenerife Kayaking and Biking Edificio Cristianmar, Calle El Coronel 1, 38650 Los Cristianos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain Meet 15 minutes before your tour start
Duration and Distance	3 hours and 30 minutes 35 kilometers (almost all downhill)
What is provided	Bikes, helmets, and gloves are provided by the organizers.
What to bring	Bring along a water bottle and possibly a jacket, depending on the weather. Remember that the start is at 2200 meters above sea level. There are water bottle cages on your bikes. You need to carry anything else, so a backpack is quite helpful to have along. Don’t forget your sunscreen beforehand, the sun
Languages spoken	Spanish, English, Italian

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